Guardianship Program
Guardian Dog Program for French Bulldog Breeding
The Basics of the Guardian Program:
In order for us to give our dogs the best possible home, it is important for us to limit how many dogs we keep at our home. To be a good breeder of quality dogs, however, we need to keep, evaluate, and add quality bloodlines to our breeding program. We like to keep a few of our pick puppies to monitor their growth and development. Some will eventually fit into our breeding program. We prefer to place these pick puppies in guardian homes. A French Bulldog needs to be a part of the family to develop their full potential. That is why we have a guardian dog program.
We are giving the dog to the guardian family to raise and love and keep as a member of their family. This program allows local families an opportunity to own one of the best Frenchies available without paying full price for it. The family must be approved as guardian parents and agree to abide by our contract of care.
The guardian home program is an excellent deal for the dog, it's a great deal for the guardian parents, and it's a good deal for producing an exceptional French Bulldog Breeding program. It's one of those "win - win" situations for everyone involved. The family receives a quality, top pick dog for their forever pet. I am able to improve the breed by using only the best for bettering the breed. Once the breeding program is completed, full ownership is given to the family.
Guardian homes must have the following
Own their own home (or have landlord approval)
Have their own car to transport the dog
Prior experience dog ownership is a must. Experience with brachycephalic breeds a plus.
Be willing to crate and house train the puppy. Some obedience training. The dog passing K-9 Good Citizenship would be an example of this.
Afford to provide required high quality food, grooming, as well as regular vet checks and vaccines, tick and flea care.(we pay for all breeding related expenses)
Be prepared to have their own vet listed as a reference but use our vet until dog is transfered ownership.(we use Brunswick Veterinary Clinic)
Fenced backyard to contain the puppy(not a deal breaker, we can talk)
Be available to help drive dog to and from our home for breeding and whelping or meet reasonably
Keep us updated on the dog’s progress via email/text etc. VERY IMPORTANT
Be willing to socialize the puppy by taking it everywhere possible and showing her life in general.
Live within an hour driving distance from Sabattus, Maine. We do not place guardians out of the state.
This is just a brief overview of the program. If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for our guardian program, please contact me via phone so we may speak further. 207-323-0899 or email us @ forestfrenchies@gmail.com
Thank you to our wonderful guardian homes who are or have been in our program.